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Some examples include chant in African and Native American cultures, Gregorian chant, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedic_chant Vedic chant], Jewish liturgical music (chazzanut), Qur'an reading, Baha'i chants, various Buddhist chants, various mantras, and the chanting of psalms and prayers especially in Roman Catholic, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodox Eastern Orthodox], Lutheran and Anglican churches (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Chant Anglican Chant]).
Some examples include chant in African and Native American cultures, Gregorian chant, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedic_chant Vedic chant], Jewish liturgical music (chazzanut), Qur'an reading, Baha'i chants, various Buddhist chants, various mantras, and the chanting of psalms and prayers especially in Roman Catholic, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodox Eastern Orthodox], Lutheran and Anglican churches (see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Chant Anglican Chant]).
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Chant practices vary. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_Buddhist Tibetan Buddhist] chant involves throat singing, where multiple pitches are produced by each [[performer]]. The [[concept]] of chanting [[mantras]] is of particular significance in many Hindu traditions and other closely related Dharmic Religions. For example, the Hare Krishna movement is based especially on the chanting of [[Sanskrit]] Names of God. Japanese Shigin (詩吟), or 'chanted poetry', mirrors Zen Buddhist principles and is sung from the Dan tien (or lower abdomen) — the [[locus]] of [[power]] in Eastern traditions.
==Other uses of chant==
==Other uses of chant==
Chants are used in a variety of settings from [[ritual]] to recreation. Supporters or players in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports sports] contests may use them. Warriors in ancient times would chant a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_cry battle cry]. They are also used on protests, and are widely adapted with only a few [[words]] changed between [[topic]]. Chants are the main form of [[communication]] used by Auctioneers in the auction industry, in what is known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auction_chant auction chant] or bid calling.
Chants are used in a variety of settings from [[ritual]] to recreation. Supporters or players in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports sports] contests may use them. Warriors in ancient times would chant a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_cry battle cry]. They are also used on protests, and are widely adapted with only a few [[words]] changed between [[topic]]. Chants are the main form of [[communication]] used by Auctioneers in the auction industry, in what is known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auction_chant auction chant] or bid calling.
